Join the Wapsi River Center staff for the 2nd Annual Monarch Festival this Saturday Sep 12 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Wapsi River Environmental Education Center (31555 52nd Avenue Dixon).2nd Annual Monarch Festival

This day long festival will include activities for the kids, such as butterfly crafts, seed balls, a photo booth and education stations. Three Box Lunch options will be available for $5 and include a sandwich, pickle spear, chips and a cookie. The sandwich options include Turkey & Cheddar, Roast Beef & Provolone, or Italian.

There will be monarch presentations at 10:30 a.m., 12 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. A prairie hike and butterfly catching will occur from 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. and again from 12 -1 p.m. Monarch tagging and testing will occur from 1:30 p.m. – 3 p.m.

This event is FREE and fun for the entire family, but registration is LIMITED and REQUIRED. Please call (563) 328-3286 to register your family today.

For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/events/304926660830698.

 

For more fun things to do in the Quad Cities this week, check out the latest issue of FUN10QC.

2nd Annual Monarch Festival
Tess Abney
Tess Abney was born and raised in the Quad Cities. Her passion for writing and entertainment was apparent at a very young age. Whether it is sharing local events and businesses with readers or sharing her thoughts on life, she finds comfort in the way words can bring people together.
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